Cathy Coombs
Bio
Earning a B.A. in English Journalism & Creative Writing confirmed my love of literature. I believe every living experience is tied to language, and words influence us all.
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Stories (63/0)
How Do You Understand a Writer’s Voice Like Gabriel García Márquez?
The strong voice of Gabriel García Márquez in 'Love In the Time of Cholera' I have read this 1988 English version novel more than once and not just because it's a favorite. I highly recommend this novel if you enjoy reading deliberately well-written language that produces such extraordinary effects like a sigh, or better yet, "I have to read that sentence again!" Aside from writing with a strong voice in a fluid style, Love in the Time of Cholera described a spiritual type of lifelong love.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Geeks
- Top Story - January 2022
Why We Loved Betty White & How She Made Us Feel YoungerTop Story - January 2022
So what if you just turned 30, or 40, or 50, etc. If you sit and complain about getting older, Betty White could have easily turned to you and said, blah, blah, blah…zip it. Her attitude, drive, and wit always made me wonder what she would accomplish by her next birthday.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Longevity
The Orange Wood Burning Stove
I still remember how excited I was to see where Peggy lived. Even though she went to my school, she didn't live in my neighborhood. She lived on a farm that wasn't too far away. It was in walking distance. Every time my family drove past their house, I would see their big white house and all the cornfields.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Fiction
The Bizarre Events of Skidmore, Missouri
People have been talking about the town bully of Skidmore, Missouri for years. Skidmore is a very small town located in Nodaway County. I live in the midwest and I'm still learning about this town that's been rumored to be cursed and as such, has received a lot of national attention. Some people may believe that Skidmore is cursed.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Criminal
Be Your Own Sun When It's Cloudy
Decades ago, during cloudy wintry gray days, I would tell people to be their own sun. They would be focused on how bleak and dreary it looked outside instead of trying to find a way to make the day better. I would be focused on the day count until spring.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Motivation
The Cold Cases of the I-70 Killer
I remember when a young woman was killed in a shopping center that wasn't far from where I used to live almost 30 years ago. It was the Woodson Village Shopping Center in Raytown, Missouri which also wasn't too far from access to Interstate 70 (I-70).
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Criminal
2021 Was a Year of Taking a Big Rewarding Risk and Singing Out Loud with My Favorite Singer
According to NPR's As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit' published in late June 2021, there was a record number of people leaving their jobs as a result of the pandemic.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Journal
Rich Advice on How You Can Still Laugh While Writing Towards a Successful Outcome
What we think we know, or what I think we know So many writers believe they have the right advice on how to become successful at writing, including me. The truth is if you want to write it right, there is a host of advice. Some are redundant, and some are unique.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Journal
This 5-Minute Pensive Spiel Might Add a Positive Thought to Your Day
Life purpose involves so much thought Thinking about life's purpose is so historical with scientific, philosophical, psychological, and religious perspectives. The results are products of so much thinking.
By Cathy Coombs2 years ago in Motivation